Gymnastics this year has been alot of fun. Both girls moved up to the more advanced class and enjoyed learning many new skills. Cartwheels, one-legged back bends, vaulting over the horse, beam routines, pull overs of the bars, handstands and more. The strength they gained throughout the year was amazing!
The girls performed beautifully at the recital. Adalie and Kaiya were in perfect sinc with their cartwheels and forward rolls (hands up, cock back and go). And despite all odds, Josiah and Kaia landed their one handed cartwheel trick like pros (never mind that despite weeks of practicing and many bumps and bruises they had only successfully landed a couple attempts previous to this performance.... according to Josiah, "it's the pressure" that is the key!)
This year's recital, although a favorite of both girls, was bitter sweet. It was our favorite coach, Jill's last year. She has taught the girls since they were babes, barely able to do somersaults. She was the catalyst that made gymnastics more fun than work! We will miss her immensely!
(Adalie and Kaiya 5yrs, Josiah 8yrs, Kaia 7yrs, Khloe 4yrs old)
Truly, these girls do love to read. And so it seemed fitting to celebrate 200 books read with a swim party!
